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If the Pistons plan on being dealers before the February 2014 trade deadline, they have a glut of small forwards and guards to possibly offer, if that's team president Joe Dumars' plan.

"We have a lot of flexibility," newly acquired Josh Smith said. "I wouldn't be surprised if guys played different positions in the backcourt or along the front line, depending on matchups."

Smith is expected to start at small forward and also see time at power forward. Also on the roster are Kyle Singler, Jonas Jerebko and rookie Luigi Datome, who made a splash overseas with his shot-making ability and ...